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“All through the short afternoon they kept coming, the people who counted themselves Father's friends. Young and old, poor and rich, scholarly gentlemen and illiterate servant girls—only to Father did it seem that they were all alike. That was Father's secret: not that he overlooked the differences in people; that he didn't know they were there.”

Quote by Corrie Ten Boom

Work

The Hiding Place

This novel is based on the true story of Corrie ten Boom and her family, who sheltered Jews in their home during the Holocaust. The book explores themes of faith, courage, and the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. more

Author

Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom

Dutch Christian missionary and author, known for her role in helping Jews escape Nazi persecution during World War II. Corrie Ten Boom is renowned for her book 'The Hiding Place', which tells her own story and faith. more

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